E3D Hemera Direct Extruder
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An Honest E3D Hemera Extruder Review

The time for performance is now, with the E3D Hemera Extruder (formerly known as the Hermes Extruder). Simply put, the E3D Hemera, is a state-of-the-art dual drive extrusion system which has put performance and user-friendliness at the forefront of its features. It’s one of the best extrusion systems brought out on the market, so keep…

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The Ultimate 3D Printing Filament & Materials Guide

3D printers are versatile in the fact that they can use numerous types of materials to create a desired object. The materials you can use include plastics, metals, ceramics, powders, resins, and much more. The most popular material you’ll see is plastics, more so PLA and ABS because of their ease of use and compatibility…

Ghosting Issues in 3D Printing
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3D Printing – Ghosting/Ringing/Echoing/Rippling – How To Solve

Ghosting is a problem that you’ve probably experienced if you own a 3D printer. This problem fortunately has some fairly easy solutions which I’ve described in details for all you out there, so keep reading and let’s get this issue fixed! If you are interested in seeing some of the best tools and accessories for…

Filament Diameter 2.85mm or 3mm
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3D Printer Filament 1.75mm vs 3mm – All You Need To Know

When searching through filament on Amazon, other websites and looking on YouTube, I came across filament sizes of 1.75mm and 3mm diameter. I didn’t know how much difference there was between the two and why people prefer one over the other. I did some research and wanted to share what I found with you. 1.75mm…

9 Sure Fire Ways To Stop 3D Prints Moving While Printing
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9 Sure Fire Ways To Stop 3D Prints Moving While Printing

You’ve got your 3D printer set up, got an awesome design to print and have all the files loaded up ready to go. Your 3D printer is active but for some reason the print won’t stick down and moves while it’s printing. It’s a frustrating thing that has happened to many 3D printer hobbyists, but…

Keep Safe When 3D Printing
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7 3D Printer Safety Rules You Should Be Following Now

3D printers are a complex piece of machinery that comes with safety rules every user should follow. I’ve put together a list of these rules so follow these rules and be confident about your safety through your 3D printing journey. Safety is your responsibility, so read these carefully before your start 3D printing. This is…

Pillowing - How To Fix - Rubiks Cube
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5 Ways How To Fix Pillowing in 3D Prints (Rough Top Layer Issues)

You’ve set up your printer, had many successful prints but for some reason the top layer of your prints aren’t looking their best. This is an issue many 3D printer users have dealt with. It can be annoying to have a print go perfect, until the very end where you experience pillowing, which results in…

Clogged Extruder Nozzle - 3D Printerly
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5 Ways How to Fix & Unclog Extruder Nozzle & Prevention

3D printers really are great, but the problems that you can run into aren’t so much. One of these issues is the 3D printer extruder nozzle getting jammed or clogged up. It’s an issue that can be resolved easily so I’m going to share that with you guys in this neat post. As you know,…

Heated Bed Stove Fire

4 Reasons Why a Heated Bed is Needed With a 3D Printer

Out of the many components of a 3D printer, the heated bed is one that doesn’t get too much attention, even though it serves a very important purpose. Without an efficient heat bed, prints will go from successful, high quality prints to stringy, warped, tacky-looking prints. That’s why I put together 6 reasons why your…

Worthy Investment 3D Printing

Is 3D Printing Worth It? A Worthy Investment or Waste of Money?

Deciding whether 3D printing is a worthy investment or a waste of money is a question on the mind of many people. It’s a question that I’m going to answer in this article by using examples and information from many 3D printer hobbyists out there. It’s hard to answer this in a yes or no…